Question

Please fill in the blanks with appropriate option.

Answer 1

Answer: Please refer to Explanation

Explanation:

1. Inflationary Gap.

Due to the availability of more disposal income due to tax cuts, more amount is being spent on consumption leading to a rise in actual GDP which is more than the potential GDP as the economy has not adjusted.

2. Output Gap.

This is the difference between the Actual GDP and the Potential GDP.

3. Demand Shock

This increases or reduces Aggregate Demand due but only temporarily.

4. Recessionary Gap.

This is where actual GDP falls below Potential GDP.

5. Supply Shock.

Like a demand shock, it suddenly increases or reduces the supply of goods and services. It is temporary as well.

6. Self Correction

Economists believe that in the long run, the Economy is capable of adjusting to shocks and returning to it's potential and natural levels.